Bone Physiology Review

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What type of cell does parathyroid hormone stimulate?

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Parathyroid hormone stimulates osteoclasts.

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What is a bulging deposit around the area of a bone fracture that may eventually become bone?

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A bulging deposit around a bone fracture is called a callus.

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What structure does 'B' represent in bone physiology?

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'B' represents an osteocyte.

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Which type of cell breaks down bone tissue?

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Osteoclasts break down bone tissue.

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What is the primary function of osteoclasts?

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The primary function of osteoclasts is to break down bone.

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What are osteoblasts?

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Osteoblasts are cells that form new bone.

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What is the role of osteocytes in bone physiology?

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Osteocytes maintain bone tissue and communicate with other bone cells.

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What is the periosteum?

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The periosteum is a dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.

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What is bone remodeling?

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Bone remodeling is the process where old bone is replaced by new bone tissue.

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What is the function of calcium in bone health?

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Calcium is essential for maintaining bone density and strength.